When she was 14, Erica Mena won an award for being a Jennifer Lopez lookalike.
She decided to pursue modeling at a very young age. She even booked her own modeling gigs.
L'Oreal, Tommy Hilfiger, and Rocawear were some of the brands that hired her as a model.
Erica was able to appear on the covers of many well-known magazines.
Among these magazines were Maxim, The Source, and King.
She explored the world of writing, too. She's the author of "Underneath It All" and "Chronicles of a Confirmed Bachelorette," both published in 2013.
The main source of her wealth is her modeling career.
It is also important to note that her other sources of income include royalties from her books, salaries from het TV guestings, and sales from her fashion line.
Erica Mena's star continues to rise as she plays leading roles in the movies.
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